Double Bass vacuum attachment?

[billyfalconer]

Does anyone know of a vacuum attachment that can fit onto a vacuum hose and then drop in through the F-holes to vacuum the inside of the bass? A luthier told me there was something made specifically for that, but I've never come across it. Any other ideas, besides flipping it over and shaking it around?

 

[dkpawlowski]

Just buy sone vinyl tubing, maybe 1/2 " ID or do, and duct tape it to the vacuum hose.

 

[drurb]

Just buy sone vinyl tubing, maybe 1/2 " ID or do, and duct tape it to the vacuum hose.

That's essentially what I do except I wrap the duct tape around the end of the vinyl hose until it is thick enough to seal when inserted into the vacuum handle. It can be easily pulled out and re-inserted without the need to re-tape.

 

[Jeff Bollbach]

Use pvc pipe and custom bend it to reach the nasty bits that collect by the bottom block.

 

[Bob Branstetter]

If you have an air compressor in your shop or garage, an air nozzle through an "ff" hole will blow dust, dirt, paper, mouse, etc out. Just don't do it without eye protection.

 

[Jake deVilliers]

"Just don't do it without eye protection."

And a dust mask!

 

[Bob Branstetter]

And a dust mask!

Just don't breathe or do it outside and don't put your face anywhere near the ff holes!

 

[GriffithLea]

Once you get your bass all vacuumed out, cleaned, and dusted, why not hang a potpourri ball from one of the tuners for that extra touch? Pour yourself a nice cup of Chai or Earl Grey tea, put some Mozart on the music stand, and you're all ready for a cozy afternoon of double bass practice. And that's a Good Thing!


P.S. Not to make fun - I actually can't stand crud in my bass either.